Minds On

Different kinds of movements

Explore this video entitled “Music Video – I Love It” to learn more about the different kinds of movements.

What type of movements were represented in the song and video, and how many ways can you move?

Action

Let’s get our bodies moving!

Always be sure to do your safety checks before you do an activity.

Safety

Before you begin:

Warm Up

Warm up

Explore this video as you warm up your body.

Follow along as best you can.

Check out this video entitled “Power Up: Under the Sea Energizer 1” to learn more about different ways to get active.

We explored a video in the Minds On section. What kinds of movements did you notice in this video? If possible, share your ideas with a partner.

Press ‘Movement’ for some examples.

  • moving arms up and down
  • jumping
  • hopping
  • moving side-to-side

Let’s play a game!

We are going to move in different directions and different ways.

Always be sure to do your safety checks!

You can play inside or outside.

Materials needed:

Four paper cups. You can also use rolled up socks, or stuffed animals.

Directions:

  • Make a rectangle or a square with your cups.
  • You will be moving around the outside of these cups.
  • Try two or three options from the list.
  • When you are done, change the position of your cups into a zigzag and try a different movement.

Press the following tabs to explore different ways of moving your body.

A child is walking forward.

A child is jumping forward on stepping mats.

A child is taking giant steps to the side.

A child is moving their arms up and down while moving forward.

Make sure to check over your shoulders as you move.

A child is walking backwards.

A child is crawling.

A child is playing with the hula hoop.

A student dancing and moving backwards

Pause and Reflect

Pause and reflect

How do I feel about moving in different ways?

Cool down

Cool down

Let's cool down!

Explore the following options. Complete three of these activities for your cool down.

Press the following tabs to learn more about the cool down activities.

A student shaking a body part.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Gently shake one arm, the other arm, then both.
  3. Shake one leg, the other leg, then both.
  4. Gently shake your head, hips, and whole body.

A student with their arms extended. They are making circles with their arms.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. March on the spot and raise your arms out to your shoulders.
  3. Slowly make circles going one way. Do this five times.
  4. Slowly make circles going the other way. Do this five times.

A student with their arms up, making circles with their arms.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Marching on the spot and raise your arms in the air.
  3. Slowly make circles going one way. Do this five times.
  4. Slowly make circles going the other way. Do this five times.
  5. Try and make different shapes.

A student with their arms in front of them. They are shaking their arms.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Pretend to be a tree in a windstorm, your arms are the branches.
  3. The windstorm starts off strong, blowing hard.
  4. The windstorm then begins to blow softer and calmer.

A student with their arms raised.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Reach up using your arms and touch the sky. Count to five.
  3. Slowly reach down and touch your toes. Count to five.
  4. Repeat this one more time.

A student bending over to touch their toes.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Slowly move your body forward.
  3. Reach and touch your toes. Count to five, then move your body back up.
  4. Try to touch your toes one foot at a time.

A student pretending to climb a ladder.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Pretend to climb a tall ladder.
  3. Slowly move your arms and legs up and down, climbing a ladder to the sky.

A student taking deep breaths and giving themselves a hug.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Slowly take a deep breath and breathe through your nose.
  3. Breathe out through your mouth.
  4. Repeat this three times.
  5. Take your arms and wrap them around your shoulders and give yourself a big hug.

Consolidation

Let’s create

How many ways can you move?

How many different body parts can you use when moving in different ways?

Create your own dance using different movements and different ways.

Perform your dance to a partner if possible. You can also record yourself.

Use the following checklist to help you.

Safety

Before you begin:

My dance!

You will choose:

  • 2 different movements (e.g., moving arms up and down, hopping)
  • a direction to move to (e.g., forward, backward, sideways)

Have fun!

What is your favorite part of your dance? Why?

Record your ideas using a method of your choice.

Pause and Reflect

Pause and reflect

How does my dance make me feel?

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel…

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.